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What will the role involve

You will be responsible for managing organising and inspiring a small team of reporters to cover live local and international news overnight. You will ensure that our sites are populated with the content that matters most to audiences and work with data analytics and trends to make editorial decisions for our brands.

You will have a high level of digital publishing experience and will work with best practice standards delivered in a way which meets audience targets across multiple platforms.

You will ensure IPSO standards are met at all times and every piece of content is legally sound. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the online editorial strategy with a focus on growth innovation and audience engagement. 

You will utilise AI tools in line with company policies to optimise content creation improve accuracy and efficiency and create engaging articles that resonate with our audience

Qualifications :

Who are we looking for

You are an experienced journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification and in depth knowledge of media law. You have a strong track record of reporting and ideally editing breaking news content in a fast paced or large regional newsroom environment. 

This would be a great opportunity for a news editor or content editor looking for a new challenge or change in working hours. You have first rate editing writing and subbing skills and relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Youre social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and a bursting book of industry contacts. Youre flexible inquisitive and have a keen eye for what makes a great story.

(Shift pattern 10pm6am remote)

Additional Information :

What can we offer you

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement  join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three five and ten years service with Reach youll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day  an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave  including maternity paternity and adoption and youll be eligible after just six months employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan  free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support  including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities  youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background circumstances age disability gender identity ethnicity religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime